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Colorado receives $2 million settlement in lawsuit
September 28, 2010 12:37 PM
Colorado has received $2 million as part a settlement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals over allegations that it improperly promoted the drug Seroquel for uses not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Astra Zeneca paid a total of $520 million in damages and penalties to various governments. "Colorado's Medicaid program... more » -
FDA panel: cholesterol key in preventing strokes, heart attacks
December 17, 2009 12:16 PM
Federal health advisers say expanded use of AstraZeneca's cholesterol pill Crestor can benefit patients with healthy cholesterol levels by preventing heart attack, stroke and death. A Food and Drug Administration panel voted 12-4 this week that Crestor's benefits outweigh its risks in patients with normal cholesterol and no history of... more » -
FDA confirms benefits of Crestor in more patients
December 11, 2009 10:09 AM
Federal scientists say AstraZeneca's cholesterol pill Crestor lowers the risk of heart attack, death and stroke in patients without a history of heart disease, though some safety concerns remain. The Food and Drug Administration has confirmed the findings of a AstraZeneca study released last November. The study showed that patients... more »
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